Greek lessons and veteran Pepe key to Portugal progress


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 06 Jul 2016

Football Soccer - Euro 2016 - Portugal Training - Centre National de Rugby, Marcoussis, France - 2/7/16 - Portugal's Pepe attends the training. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

LYON (Reuters) - Having reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals without winning a game in 90 minutes it is probably time for Portugal fans to stop worrying about their misfiring forwards and instead give credit to the coach and defenders who have got the to the last four.

And, having had their dreams destroyed by Greece when they reached their only tournament final on home soil in the 2004 Euros, they should shake off any ill-feelings they hold towards the Greeks and instead recognise how they too have contributed to their progress in France.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Bayern focusing only on Augsburg despite busy schedule, says Kompany
Soccer-Mata becomes part owner of MLS side San Diego
Coach Kim Swee to leave Sabah after contract ends at month end
Soccer-Costa Rica sack interim manager Vivas
France's Arnault family says buying Paris FC soccer club is long-term investment
Soccer-Blakstad relishing Women's Champions League challenge with Hammarby
Flying with Fernandes
African boost for Melaka ahead of Malaysia Cup tie with Terengganu
Soccer-Romania awarded 3-0 win over Kosovo after walk-off
Soccer-Spurs to appeal length of Bentancur's ban for racist remarks

Others Also Read